Maiah
About Maiah
Maiah is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Maya, which has roots in several cultures including Hebrew (meaning "water"), Greek (as a form of Maia, associated with the earth goddess and mother of Hermes), or Sanskrit (meaning "illusion"). Alternatively, it could be a creative spelling of Maia or an elaboration of Mai. The name has gained modest popularity in recent decades, particularly in English-speaking countries, as parents seek melodic names with vowel-rich sounds. Maiah offers a slightly more distinctive spelling while maintaining the soft, appealing pronunciation. It conveys a sense of grace, spirituality, and natural beauty.
Pronounced muh-AY-uh.
As of October 2026, Maiah ranked #4315 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2270 in 1998.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,891 | 39 | 21.8 |
| 2015 | #3,636 | 43 | 24.1 |
| 2016 | #3,632 | 43 | 24.3 |
| 2017 | #3,521 | 44 | 25.5 |
| 2018 | #4,519 | 31 | 18.2 |
| 2019 | #4,613 | 30 | 17.9 |
| 2020 | #4,507 | 30 | 18.6 |
| 2021 | #4,209 | 34 | 20.7 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | #4,821 | 28 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #4,315 | 33 | 20.5 |